A podcast discussing wellness for seniors, fitness trainers and healthcare industry with enriching topics such as physical and mental wellness, nutrition, positive spirits and motivation for a healthy and active lifestyle.
“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”– Thomas A. EdisonThis motivation is about never giving up. When things get hard, keep going forward!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello and thank you for joining us for this week’s episode!Time is something we all wish we had more of and sometimes not feeling you you have enough time in the day can make us feel like we have to skip certain things. A lot of the time we tend to skip out on our daily exercise which is understandable from time to time but it can easily turn into a problem if it happens frequrently.Is it still possible to stay on track with regular exercise when it feels like we are losing time during the day?Luckily there are ways to help you stay motivated to exercise even on days when you feel there is no time.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Some of Meredith’s personal experiences working with clients of all ages and their perceptions of how busy they are especially during holiday periods and how that affected their workout schedules.2). How are schedules and daily tasks are dependent on where we put our focus and what we believe to be the highest priorities.3). How the lengths of our workouts can be changed to fit your day so you don’t feel overwhelmed with having to carve out long periods of time to get a workout in.4). Why working out with a friend or buddy can help with holding you accountable to making sure you set aside time to exercise regularly no matter how busy you are.5). Why planning out your workouts ahead of time is also a great way to help you stay on track as there is less time thinking about what you need to do and more time getting exercise in.///Thank you again for listening to this podcast episode. Staying on track with daily exercise is so important and fitting in these times can be very challenging. Hopefully these tips will help you get still fit in exercise during through those busy days. Maintaining your health as consistently as possible is key to staying not only healthy, but also motivated to know that you can stay on track no matter what life throws at you.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Let go of any thoughts that don’t make you strong”This motivation is about letting go of the negative thoughts, and only allowing positive thoughts to be in the forefront of your mind!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.”- John WoodenThis motivation is about trying to find the good and positive in all of our life experiences.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello and thank you for joining us for this week’s episode!Fibromyalgia is more common than we think and affects many adults when it comes to staying physically active and healthy. Dealing with the pain that comes from having this diagnosis can be very de-motivating especially when it comes to physical activity.This can lead to even more health issues down the road if we are not careful. Luckily there are many ways we can stay active even when living with fibromyalgia that will still keep us safe, comfortable and allow us to enjoy the benefits of regular exercise.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Learning about what fibromyalgia is and how it affects the body and mind which can lead to a less than active lifestyle for most people who live with this diagnosis.2). Some of Meredith’s personal experiences in working with clients that live with fibromyalgia and the ups and owns that it can cause when it comes to physical activity.3). Tips on where to start when it comes to exercising and some great examples of exercises that can benefit you and cater to your fibromyalgia.4). Why being aware of how your body responds to both cardio and strength training is so important especially when dealing with the effects of fibromyalgia.5). How exercising regularly can actually make you feel better even if you live with fibromyalgia if done correctly and safely.///Thank you again for joining us on this episode. We hope the tips we’ve suggested here are helpful to you or someone you know who lives with fibromyalgia.Staying active is very important especially as we age and finding safe ways to keep us in the game and overcome our challenges (no matter what they are) is what it’s all about.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.”- Soren KierkegaardThis motivation is about living life moving forward, but remembering we can learn best from our past experiences….just don’t stay there!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Life is too important to be taken seriously.”-Oscar WildeThis motivation is about living life to the fullest; and allowing mistakes to happen, laugh them off, and keep moving forward!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello and thank you for joining us on this week’s podcast episode!This week we’re discussing what can be done to stay active and exercise if you suffer from scoliosis. Scoliosis is very common in many people and if not addressed correctly it can be a de-motivator of staying active.However with a little knowledge in our back pockets and a safe approach, we can still live an active lifestyle in a safe manner with scoliosis.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Some of Meredith’s experiences in working with clients that have scoliosis and learning about the challenges they face when trying to stay active.2). How scoliosis is much more prevalent than we think and also how more people may have it and don’t realize it which can cause issues later in life.3). Why doctors most often don’t give the best advice or advice at all about how to stay active if you do have scoliosis and some options on what you can do about it.4). Some of our best tips on doing cardio and resistance exercises with scoliosis to get your heart rate up in a safe manner and keep your body healthy.5). Meredith’s best suggestions on core exercises which is so important when living with scoliosis because having a strong core help keeps you safe, sturdy and balanced.///Thank you again for joining us for this podcast. We hope this is helpful to you or someone you know who may suffer from scoliosis. Staying ctive and healthy is possible no matter challenges we face and our goal is to shed light on topics like this that we feel are under addressed.Please feel free to also share your stories with us as well if you face these same challenges.Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”- Lao TzuThis motivation is about trusting in ourselves enough to take that first step!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Life is short, and it is up to you to make it sweet.”- Sarah Louise DelanyThis motivation is about living life to the fullest. It goes by fast, make it good!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meredith Chen is an AFAA-certified personal and group fitness trainer and the host of the popular YouTube channel, Senior Fitness with Meredith. She has been training for over 15 years, has been endorsed by healthcare professionals and physical therapists, and has shadowed top industry experts to continuously create the best and safest content for her viewers and participants.
Meredith became interested in working with older adults after a client asked her to become the Fitness Coordinator at a local senior community, and the rest is history! Meredith has a passion for motivating others to lead happy and healthy lifestyles and is dedicated to helping seniors enrich their mental, physical, and nutritional wellness. Her goals are to help all audiences in their health and fitness journey, be an overall inspiration, and help others reach their goals.
Meredith says, “I see fitness not just as a ‘go, go, go,’ ‘push yourself harder,’ ‘run faster’ objective. It is more purposeful, more long-term in benefits, and for overall wellness.”
